Prisoner of Nazis Tells Of Liberation by Soviets
War correspondent recounts the Szubin Poland camp near Bromberg where 91 American prisoners remained behind as others evacuated. Russian troops enter the camp, grant access, raise Red Cross flags, and pledge to advance toward Berlin. The account notes food, medical care, and hope for evacuation as Maj. Roman Karmen arrives to help relay the update.
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Szubin
Poland
Red Army
Bromberg
Africa
Sicily
Italy
Europe
Icans
Moscow
Berlin
Russia
Great Britain
Roman Karmen
Teresti
An At As
Floyd Burgeson
Des Moines
Fight Statistics From Thursday House Scuffle
AP reports brief stats on two principals in the Thursday house fight. Rep. John E Rankin age 63 weight about 140 height 5 feet 8 inches hair up Democrat born Itawamba county Mississippi lawyer. Rep. Frank E Hook age 52 weight 195 height 5 feet 10 inches Democrat born L Anse Michigan former professional wrestler lawyer.
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Washington (Ap
House of Representatives
John E. Rankin
Itawamba County
Miss
Frank E. Hook
L’anse
Mich
Relatives May Send Cables to Former Prisoners
Red Cross outlined procedure for messaging liberated prisoners and civilian internees in the Philippines. Next of kin may send a 25 word cable free of charge to the adjutant general casualty branch in Washington. Messages must include prisoner name serial number and relation of sender. No facilities are available now.
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The
Philippines
Red Cross Office
Red Cross
Adjutant General
Munitions Building
Washington, D. C
Internee Mail Rules For Civilians Released In Philippines
Instructions state send cables to civilians interned in the Philippines once official notice of release is received. Mail should be addressed care of the American Red Cross. Lists of released civilians may be slow. Families should wait for official notification before assuming release. If no notice arrives but release is believed, use the last known address to send mail.
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American Red Cross
Philippines
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